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1913 Map of Skowhegan

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Skowhegan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The Kennebec River defines the southwestern corner of this survey, where the regional hub of Skowhegan serves as the focal point for commerce and transport. The Maine Central RR runs through the valley, connecting the town’s industry to broader markets. Beyond the river, the landscape transitions into a network of small farming communities and timber-related sites, including Malbons Mills and Waltons Mill. Local education and social life are anchored by numerous neighborhood schools, such as the Revere School and Dudley School, and the centrally located Union Church.

Glacial activity is evident in the complex drainage patterns of the Wesserunsett Stream and the numerous water bodies like Moose Pond and Lake George. The ridge systems, such as Chapman Ridge and West Ridge, dictate the placement of local roads and smaller settlements like Athens and Harmony. This early 20th-century view provides a detailed record of Somerset County before modern highway development changed the rural character of these hill towns.